Upcycles for my home | Improving my booth experience

I am working on upcyling items to make my booth better and to get through my personal project
"to-do" list. Feels so good to get those delayed projects completed for my home and for my booth space.
I am still shopping my inventory of thrifted items and I hope to inspire you to work through your stash and get those creative juices flowing. Let’s use what we already have in our inventory to create together. Thank you so much for coming along with me on this journey! I appreciate that you are here!
My website! createyourownc...
DIY Paint Products Used
DIY Paint: Apothecary
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Liquid Patina
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Clear wax
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Black clothing racks used for display in my booth
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Black Hooks used in my booth for display
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Rub n' Buff: antique gold
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E6000
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TIghtbond Quick & Thick
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Booth Location where I sell DIY, painterly & JRV products
Angry Mama's Antiques & Interiors
129 Merchants Square, Suite B (booth #CYOC)
Cumming, GA 30040
#470-907-1617 (they can ship any item you see in my booth or other's I share from the store)
Booth Location where I sell Iron Orchid Designs (IOD) Products
Soul Sisters NEW location!
240 Dawson Village Way N, Suite 240
Dawsonville, GA 30534
#770-871-1631
Mailing Address (send me Happy Mail!)
2300 Bethelview Road, Suite 110-112
Cumming, GA 30040
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[@NotTooShabbyPatti]

I can't pick a favorite, but I love the white chairs, the shadowbox, and the paint display!

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@katiewhiston5864]

I know what you mean about taking too long. I waffle on what to do with projects. But, I also find that with waiting the perfect inspiration will reveal itself. I love the paint display!

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

So true! Sometimes we have to wait for the piece to “speak to us” 🫣

[@Camille719]

Heather, I am the person that stopped by your beautiful booth at Angry Mama while we were on vacation in Atlanta. The store is incredible and your booth is a real stand out. I bought several items. Till next time!

[@b.l.wilson9724]

That’s awesome. ❤

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

I’m so glad you said something! Natalie said you were super nice and I really wish I had stopped in that day to meet you! 🥰. Thank you so much for coming to visit and next time let me know and I can “happen” to be there!

[@amyhoff1501]

Henry is the cutest dog ever, love all the projects, the chairs look great

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

I am going to have to agree with you! 🫣. I brought the chairs in the kitchen to show my girls and he hopped up on them again to show them off! He’s such a ham! 😜

[@adriaknecht9470]

Another group of great projects! The display shelf is just perfect for the Painterly line. I think we all know what it is like to have projects waiting around for us to finally be inspired or ready to tackle.

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

I think so too! 🥰

[@jarchas1229]

Following your lead and advice from Sonnet’s podcast and NO thrift shopping this month. Working on stash projects! Love your paint display!

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

You can do it! It gets easier after a couple of weeks and you feel so great when you finish your prior stuff!!

[@lucymacdonald8828]

Love the remake of the chairs. They are just my style... Henry makes a wonderful model...

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you so much!

[@dwanagriffith6701]

Henry looks so sweet on the beautiful chairs. All the projects were wonderful .

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you! 🤗 🐾

[@lindsaydrozek4999]

I hate painting chairs! God bless you doing 6! 😁

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

What have I started!?! 🫣😜

[@marciamerryman3587]

I agree that the dabbing of paint makes things look much older. Like the church a lot😊

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you so much!

[@gailbrown8710]

Everything turned out beautiful! Henry makes the perfect model to showcase the chairs!💖🥰

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

I think so too! He’s such a natural! 😜

[@marvineblackburn7846]

Love that pretty greenish blue color! ❤

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Me too! Apothecary from DIY Paint is totally my favorite color!!

[@colleenkirkbride5455]

Great job Heather! My favorite project is the shadow box! Everything turned out wonderfully. And that shelf was the perfect display for the Painterly paint. Henry is adorable!

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you so much!

[@lesliejackson8188]

*Heather, my favorite project is the little shelf for your Painterly Paint display. It is PERFECT, and it looks so good there❣️😍💯🥰💜*

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you so much!

[@harmonyvintagedecor3214]

Those chairs are GORGEOUS! I know they are a lot of work, but they are stunners! I also love your Painterly paint display. That area looks so well organized and inviting.

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@tracymcreations]

The shelf for the Painterly is absolutely perfect for them!

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

I agree! Was struggling with displaying those for a while!

[@brandyhuckabee1382]

I so love your channel! I really enjoyed your podcast interview with Sonnet. You guys are 2 of my very favorites to watch. I learn something new each video. Thank you for inspiring us

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

You are so sweet! 🥰. Sonnet is one of my favorites and I’m honored to be paired with her!

[@JeriMartkn]

I have followed from the beginning and you have come a long way with your creations..God Bless You.

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you so much! ❤️🥰

[@angelathomas7180]

That shelf is perfect to display the Painterly paints!

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

I agree! I was struggling to get those showcased in my booth and so relieved it worked out!!

[@janinegiordano5265]

Stripping chairs using oven cleaner is so easy! It works great

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Maybe next time! Although it may have taken less time than this painting.! 🫣

[@delorisharrison6731]

Henry!! You’re so sweet …your mama does great furniture face lifts!! ❤

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Oh thank you! 🐾

[@lisafriend5535]

Love the new paint display. Henry was loving the chairs.

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you! Every time I see your name I think “it’s Lisa…my friend!” 😜🫣

[@sarahrenfrow9795]

Love the chairs and especially love that little fuzzy brown decoration sitting on them! Henry! That shadow box is simply gorgeous. What a wonderful idea for a way to display your paints, just perfect. BTW, I hate painting chairs! Lol. However, the chairs were my favorite.

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you! 🐾. He’s such a natural chair model isn’t he!? 🫣

[@jackielucchesi6654]

Love the way the white chairs look either way....Gorgeous!!!! Love the shelf for your paints.....

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you so much!

[@jackielucchesi6654]

@@CreateYourOwnCozy Yvw!!!

[@sandianderson1500]

These were all great projects, Heather. You do such a beautiful job! I'll bet your home is so lovely !

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you so much! It’s a mess right now with school about to end…but it’s our mess!! 🫣

[@sandrasanders9290]

That fabric looks perfect with the chair! My sister has these exact chairs in her dining room. I need to have her watch this video, although she would want me to do the upcycle.

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Haha…I know that feeling! Get some good tv on cuz painting chairs NEVER ENDS! 😜

[@ruthfitzwater-cn3vc]

I love your booth display and would shop it often if I lived near you! I like the chairs and the paint display shelf best. Always love seeing Henry!

[@jenniferbrown3075]

Good tips on oil spots. I did not know this trick. Also, bless you for doing so many chairs this week! They are back-breakers!

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Yes they are!

[@sherrymcsherry2984]

Your chairs turned out really nice. I loved the fabric too.

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you! 😊

[@cheryllynn3537]

That paint shelf is perfection!

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

I love it! Such a great solve that took me a minute to get to! 🫣

[@bonniesmith1179]

I loved these projects and how hey all turned out, which was fantastic.

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Appreciate that! 🥰

[@rhondawillis3019]

Loved all the projects . Can't wait to see your booth.

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you!!

[@marvineblackburn7846]

Love the white bird house! ❤

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you!

[@b.l.wilson9724]

Love seeing the fur baby.

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

I’m so glad! He’s always around so he may as well be in my shots! 😜🐾

[@lisacrafton7485]

All really nice but I love the shadow box.

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you! 😊

[@rosemarycastillo1856]

The chair came out beautiful I loved the color 👍🥰🌹

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you so much 😀

[@youfounduswi]

My electric staple gun is my favorite tool! Much easier on the hands! Looking forward to your presentation at Sonnet’s event!

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

So exciting and I look forward to meeting you! An electric staple gun does sound so much better! That’s another reason I’m only doing two at a time! 😜

[@aprilpeterson6152]

Thank you for your beautiful shares and inspirational projects. ❤

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you so much! 🥰. Thinking of you my friend! ❤️❤️❤️

[@JeanneAlbarado]

Hi Heather! Oh my Henry is adorable!! All your chairs turned out amazing!! Love what you did to the birdhouse . I’m really going toward liking and creating white pieces with a little added interest like u did to birdhouse. Your booth looks great!! Jeanne Baton Rouge 14:26

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thanks so much! 😊. I’m glad you got inspired! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tinamounce5488]

Love the chairs and that fabric ❤. Everything looks great!

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you! 😊

[@ginacrusco234]

The kitchen chairs are fabulous!

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you! 😊

[@janiceconley-e7g]

Beautiful projects Heather! I love what you did to your chairs. So pretty!

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you so much!

[@janprattley3312]

Hi I have found you today, looking forward to watching you and learning to do new bits for my wee home.

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Awesome! Thank you so much for being here! 🥰

[@jbowenandcompany]

I have a chair that eyes me every time I'm in the garage. Just needs a tiny bit of white wax. Maybe I will get to it soon.😂

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

A little bit of white wax…gurl knock that project out!! 😜

[@joystone6460]

love the apothecary so much better than the coral....great job on everything!

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Me too! Why was that in my kitchen for so long!?! 🫣

[@debcam6990]

I enjoy all your projects an your channel gives me alot of ideas.

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Awesome! Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@MsJet1]

The paint display is perfect!

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you! I loved how it turned out!

[@catherinemoore2611]

Your model is adorable! Projects are great!

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you so much! Henry is such a ham!

[@marvineblackburn7846]

Beautiful display for your paints! ❤

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you so much!

[@julienichols2445]

I love the shadow box. I have a few plain ones I thrift ed but haven't touched them since. I think adding some moulds and trims

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Great idea! I’m glad I inspired you to work on your stash! It’s so satisfying to get those projects done and love them!!

[@cheryldimatteo9046]

Great makeovers!! Always love what you come up with😊

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you! 😊 ❤️

[@SuzanneRacine-k5i]

Those dining chairs are perfection!

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you so much!

[@kimberlyward5438]

Your dog is so stinking cute 🥰

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you! 🐾

[@margcobbett7676]

Hi Heather! Great work love all your projects! Chairs look awesome! I am going to start on my chairs,you have given me inspiration.❤

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

You can do it! Get some good tv going and you won’t even noticed how long it is taking! 😜

[@pamahlvers4790]

First time to your channel. I fell in love with Henry!

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Well thank you so much for stopping by! Henry is a staple around here because he would always get in my shots! I’m so glad to have you! 🥰

[@cherylstark99]

Henry is the cutest.

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you! 🐾

[@marvineblackburn7846]

Fantastic, the chairs look so pretty!! ❤

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you! 😊

[@judithstonier9872]

The chairs came out lovely I have 4 I have been wanting to do over but have been putting ot off too so hopefully you have inspired me to make a start ! 😊

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

You can do it! It feels so good to get even two done. Hopefully the others will soon follow! 🫣

[@marvineblackburn7846]

Hi Henry! You are precious! ❤

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

😊 thank you 🐾

[@katherineharper-sj4ys]

Thanks for the reupholstery tips.

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@ivankagren2746]

I definitely like the chair apothecary instead of that coral color.

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Me too! What took me so long?

[@CreativeDIYPurpose]

Love it all! I've been painting my decks and dining room set along with my booth items. You probably feel like you paint non stop too lol. Love how your chairs came out!

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Oh goodness that is ALOT of tedious painting! I need to be painting baseboards in my house next. Talk about monotonous!

[@CreativeDIYPurpose]

@CreateYourOwnCozy oh I'm not that brave lol. ❤️❤️

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

@@CreativeDIYPurpose haha! I didn’t say I started yet! 😭

[@CreativeDIYPurpose]

@@CreateYourOwnCozy 💋💋

[@kraftykathy.]

I love the chairs!

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you!

[@staceybuehler8690]

Love everything !!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you!

[@carolvirgil9373]

Love the chairs,!

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you!

[@tracyross5041]

The chairs are amazing!

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you!!

[@chrismatheson4376]

Henry is gorgeous!

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you! I have to agree with you! 🐾

[@tracyshumaker8272]

I ❤everything!!!

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you!

[@pf6079]

Your booth looks amazing!

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@theresaburg5881]

I wonder if the top of the wood piece on the chair seat had a slightly rounded edge, if the fabric on the corners would wear a bit better? Love all the projects.

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

You are thinking BRILLIANTLY! I should totally sand that edge down more! 🤔

[@melonmahfood2439]

Great projects!

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you!

[@tiffanysmith2255]

Awesome❤

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Thank you!

[@jadestone8552]

The chairs with the new fabric look great!! Love the combination. Henry are you sitting tall?

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Yes I am! 🐾. I brought the chairs in the kitchen to show my girls and he hopped up there again real proud to show them off to them. He’s such a ham! 😜

[@shirleyarmour5156]

Henry is too darn cute

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Isn’t he!?! He got properly compensated for his modeling work I promise! 🫣😜

[@jenniferbrown3075]

Question: Would you have considered changing out the upholstery foam before refinishing the seats? Pros and cons. Discuss. I’m curious.

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Yes. I considered changing them out but quite honestly laziness and wanting to get it done took over! 😜🫣. Surprisingly all the dust and dirt stayed on the fabric so that wasn’t an issue. Because I was keeping for myself and we were already sitting on just wood chairs I went the easy route! 😬

[@janashe8600]

Heather all of these are beautiful!! I have a favor to ask, please take a new photo for your site. The original does not do you justice. You are so much prettier than the original picture - I almost don't recognize you from that photo.

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

I had just taken new photos for Sonnet’s event and hadn’t changed them out yet…but now I have! I have lost a bit of weight and hadn’t quite caught up with my profile pic. Thanks for the reminder and I have another thing off my list!

[@sarahbull770]

❤️ from Australia 🦘 x

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Hello in Australia! Thank you so much for being here! ❤️

[@mauriemartin6080]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

🥰

[@jeanam8811]

I don't understand why you didn't replace the foam on the chairs

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Well honestly it may have been just laziness on my part! 🫣. The fabric made the stuff dust free and right now we are sitting on all wooden chairs so I just left them. Hindsight…I should have replaced it. 😳

[@nangel270]

Confused. I thought you couldn’t paint over wax.

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

You can if it’s been cured for some time. I did this over a year ago and the paint went right on. I will be sure to share how it wears since it’s staying in my home!

[@suedaloisio9463]

Hmmmmmm...

[@CreateYourOwnCozy]

Is that a good hmmmmm!?!